Community Calendar

After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify Portland, ME on December 14 at Cross Insurance Arena.

Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries & MORE!

The live show may feature full rock concert sound levels and strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to loud volume or flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

Join the Downeasters Chorus for an evening of holiday cheer, and festive four-part harmony! This year’s show features a mix of timeless classics, a special set inspired by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and featured songs performed with our 2025 Holiday Chorus participants. It’s the perfect event to spice up your holiday season!
Bring your friends and family, and let the Downeasters Chorus fill your hearts with music and holiday spirit!
Tickets are limited and available NOW - get yours today:

This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested, no charge for musicians. Chem-free event!

These dances are generally 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays of the month at the Surry Grange, 1229 Surry Rd. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG

This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!

The Bagaduce Chorale and the GEM Ensemble Orchestra present a program of joyuous music for the holiday season. Works by Franz Biebl, Elaine Hagenberg, John Leavitt, Craig Courtney, Jacob Narverud, Sarah Quartel and Karl Jenkins create a dazzling tapestry of seasonal moods: quiet comtemplation, hopeful yearning, thankful praising and exubertant rejoicing. And exciting settings of familliar carols brings the program to a rousing joyful finale. To see the concert program and order tickets visit bagaducechorale.org

A holiday tradition for all ages, Bangor Symphony Orchestra proudly presents the annual production of The Nutcracker with the Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs. Beloved by audiences throughout Maine, please join us for a magical afternoon as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker grace the stage of the Collins Center for the Arts as the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor Area Youth Choirs, and Music Director and GRAMMY-award winning Conductor Lucas Richman bring Tchaikovsky’s score to life. Arrive early to shop at the BSO’s Nutcracker Store, offering a variety of holiday gifts, Nutcrackers, and treats.

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
Where: Bagaduce Music, 49 South St, Blue Hill, ME
What: Join members of Kongero for a hands-on vocal workshop exploring Swedish folk singing and harmony. Open to all levels.

About Bagaduce Music: Bagaduce Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in community to expand Maine’s musical coastline. From Blue Hill to Belfast, Freeport to Steuben, Bagaduce Music offers classes, ensembles, concerts, dances, and musical experiences in folk, bluegrass, jazz, community singing, and more.

Tuition assistance is available, and all ages and abilities are welcome
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Tickets: www.bagaduce.com
Tickets are available online, and at the door (only when capacity allows). Advanced prices end December 7th.

WORKSHOP -- 3-4:30pm

Students/Young Adults- $15 advance | $25
Adults- $25 advance | $35

The Bagaduce Chorale and the GEM Ensemble Orchestra present a program of joyuous music for the holiday season. Works by Franz Biebl, Elaine Hagenberg, John Leavitt, Craig Courtney, Jacob Narverud, Sarah Quartel and Karl Jenkins create a dazzling tapestry of seasonal moods: quiet comtemplation, hopeful yearning, thankful praising and exubertant rejoicing. And exciting settings of familliar carols brings the program to a rousing finale. See the full concert program at bagaducechorale.org

Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With 4 successful albums and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences both nationally and internationally. Notable performances include collaborations with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cynthia Erivo. We can think of no finer way to celebrate the holiday, and to close out the 2025 concert season than with these 4 unforgettable talents.

The Bagaduce Chorale and the GEM Ensemble Orchestra present a program of joyuous music for the holiday season. Works by Franz Biebl, Elaine Hagenberg, John Leavitt, Craig Courtney, Jacob Narverud, Sarah Quartel and Karl Jenkins create a dazzling tapestry of seasonal moods: quiet comtemplation, hopeful yearning, thankful praising and exubertant rejoicing. And exciting settings of familliar carols brings the program to a rousing finale. This program is presented by Bucksport's Wednesday on Main and admission is by donation at the door. Suggested donation $10.

Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland, done in longwise sets of several couples. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m. by request. Note, we do not dance during the month of December.